,COMPREHENSIVE TEST BANK OF MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQS)
BASED ON PERSONAL CARE SKILLS FOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS – 2ND
EDITION
1. Which of the following best breaks the chain of infection at the "mode of
transmission" level?
A) Wearing gloves
B) Covering mouth when coughing
C) Using proper hand hygiene
D) Isolating infected patients
Answer: C) Using proper hand hygiene
Explanation: Hand hygiene disrupts the transfer of pathogens from surfaces or people.
2. What is the most effective method to prevent health-care associated infections
(HAIs)?
A) Wearing gowns
B) Using antiseptic soap
C) Performing hand hygiene
D) Disinfecting equipment weekly
Answer: C) Performing hand hygiene
Explanation: Hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent HAIs.
,3. What is the correct sequence for handwashing?
A) Wet hands → apply soap → rub 10 seconds → rinse → dry
B) Apply soap → rub 20 seconds → rinse → dry with cloth towel
C) Remove jewellery → wet hands → apply soap → rub 20 seconds → rinse → dry
D) Wet hands → rub → apply lotion → rinse → dry
Answer: C) Remove jewellery → wet hands → apply soap → rub 20 seconds →
rinse → dry
Explanation: This ensures full removal of transient flora and bacteria.
4. When using alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR), it is ineffective if:
A) Used before donning gloves
B) Hands are wet or visibly soiled
C) Used for 30 seconds
D) ABHR contains more than 60% alcohol
Answer: B) Hands are wet or visibly soiled
Explanation: ABHR cannot penetrate organic material like visible dirt or bodily fluids.
5. In body mechanics, which principle prevents musculoskeletal injury?
A) Keep knees locked and back straight
B) Hold objects away from body
C) Bend at waist while lifting
D) Use large muscle groups and pivot feet
Answer: D) Use large muscle groups and pivot feet
Explanation: Protects spine and minimizes injury by leveraging stronger muscle groups.
, 6. The Health Care Assistant should report which change in vital signs immediately?
A) Temperature of 36.7°C
B) Pulse of 84 bpm
C) Respirations of 10/min
D) Blood pressure of 116/72
Answer: C) Respirations of 10/min
Explanation: Indicates bradypnea, which could signal respiratory depression.
7. When transferring a client from bed to wheelchair, what is the first step?
A) Lock the wheelchair
B) Use a gait belt
C) Assist the client to stand
D) Raise the bed
Answer: A) Lock the wheelchair
Explanation: Ensures safety by preventing the wheelchair from rolling during transfer.
8. Which of the following is NOT a critical right in medication assistance?
A) Right dose
B) Right diagnosis
C) Right time
D) Right documentation
Answer: B) Right diagnosis
Explanation: HCAs do not diagnose; diagnosis is the role of a nurse or physician.
BASED ON PERSONAL CARE SKILLS FOR HEALTH CARE ASSISTANTS – 2ND
EDITION
1. Which of the following best breaks the chain of infection at the "mode of
transmission" level?
A) Wearing gloves
B) Covering mouth when coughing
C) Using proper hand hygiene
D) Isolating infected patients
Answer: C) Using proper hand hygiene
Explanation: Hand hygiene disrupts the transfer of pathogens from surfaces or people.
2. What is the most effective method to prevent health-care associated infections
(HAIs)?
A) Wearing gowns
B) Using antiseptic soap
C) Performing hand hygiene
D) Disinfecting equipment weekly
Answer: C) Performing hand hygiene
Explanation: Hand hygiene is the single most effective way to prevent HAIs.
,3. What is the correct sequence for handwashing?
A) Wet hands → apply soap → rub 10 seconds → rinse → dry
B) Apply soap → rub 20 seconds → rinse → dry with cloth towel
C) Remove jewellery → wet hands → apply soap → rub 20 seconds → rinse → dry
D) Wet hands → rub → apply lotion → rinse → dry
Answer: C) Remove jewellery → wet hands → apply soap → rub 20 seconds →
rinse → dry
Explanation: This ensures full removal of transient flora and bacteria.
4. When using alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR), it is ineffective if:
A) Used before donning gloves
B) Hands are wet or visibly soiled
C) Used for 30 seconds
D) ABHR contains more than 60% alcohol
Answer: B) Hands are wet or visibly soiled
Explanation: ABHR cannot penetrate organic material like visible dirt or bodily fluids.
5. In body mechanics, which principle prevents musculoskeletal injury?
A) Keep knees locked and back straight
B) Hold objects away from body
C) Bend at waist while lifting
D) Use large muscle groups and pivot feet
Answer: D) Use large muscle groups and pivot feet
Explanation: Protects spine and minimizes injury by leveraging stronger muscle groups.
, 6. The Health Care Assistant should report which change in vital signs immediately?
A) Temperature of 36.7°C
B) Pulse of 84 bpm
C) Respirations of 10/min
D) Blood pressure of 116/72
Answer: C) Respirations of 10/min
Explanation: Indicates bradypnea, which could signal respiratory depression.
7. When transferring a client from bed to wheelchair, what is the first step?
A) Lock the wheelchair
B) Use a gait belt
C) Assist the client to stand
D) Raise the bed
Answer: A) Lock the wheelchair
Explanation: Ensures safety by preventing the wheelchair from rolling during transfer.
8. Which of the following is NOT a critical right in medication assistance?
A) Right dose
B) Right diagnosis
C) Right time
D) Right documentation
Answer: B) Right diagnosis
Explanation: HCAs do not diagnose; diagnosis is the role of a nurse or physician.
